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3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Pop culture in 2025: A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam … and whatever ‘6-7’ means
From the inexplicable to the familiar, here's our annual, highly selective journey down pop culture memory lane.
3 days ago in World
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is ‘quite solid’
Initial drafts of U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, although he suggested that neither side in the almost four-year war is likely to get everything it wants in talks on reaching a settlement.
3 days ago in National
Hundreds mourn Brown University sophomore Ella Cook, killed in campus shooting
A Brown University sophomore who was killed in an attack at the Rhode Island university was remembered Monday as "smart, confident, curious, kind, principled, brave," at a funeral in her home state of Alabama.
Red Cross urges extra caution to prevent home fires during the holiday season
Cooking, decorating, and heating equipment lead to a significant rise in home fires this time of year.
State grants allow small Illinois farmers to develop local food-sharing networks
Past recipients say the program promotes collaboration and growth opportunities.
Keep warm this winter with state energy assistance resources
Here’s where Illinois residents can find heating help and support from key agencies.
Illinois dreams grow as Powerball jackpot reaches $1.6 billion
No jackpot winner Saturday, but Illinois players claim six-figure prizes as holiday drawing nears.
Community volunteers needed to support students through I Read, I Count Program: Community Focus with Callie Luttman
Local literacy initiative asks for volunteers to apply before January 30.
New Illinois laws take effect in 2026, covering AI, gun safety and missing persons
More than 250 measures approved by lawmakers will become law Jan. 1.
Champaign-Urbana weather: Warming up next week with showers likely
Residents should prepare for gusty winds and fluctuating temperatures.
Fighting Illini sports schedule December 21 – December 27
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — It can be hard to keep track of what day it is, and even harder…
CRASH UPDATE: Pedestrian dies after wrong-way crash near campus
Police continue search for driver who fled scene after early-morning collision in Urbana.
UPDATE: Pedestrian hit in late night crash in Urbana killed in hit-and-run
URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — In the late hours of Friday, December 20 heading into Saturday, officers from the Urbana…
The history of the Braggin’ Rights game between Illinois and Missouri
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Perhaps Illinois’ biggest rivalry game will be taking place next week in the McBride Homes…
December 13 – December 19 Crimestoppers Booking Report
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back this week, with full data from the past week…
Winter break survival guide offers dozens of family-friendly ideas in Champaign-Urbana
From libraries to holiday events, local families have no shortage of ways to keep kids busy during the long school break.
Chambana Today’s Weekly On-Campus Crime Log for December 12 – December 18
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — While Chambana Today has been covering local crime stories since its earliest days as a…
Tips to setting up pet-friendly holiday decorations around the house
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — While decorating can be one of the great joys of the holiday season, decorating with…
Who is Mike Poeta? U of I wrestling coach placed on indefinite administrative leave
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — On Friday, U of I athletic director Josh Whitman placed head wrestling coach Mike Poeta…
5 days ago in Sports
Los Angeles Angels settles lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose
The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement Friday in a lawsuit over the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
